Elyse Hahn

Fraud Tips

October 2, 2025

Change Your PIN Regularly: Small Habit, Big Protection

What’s the personal identification number (PIN) for your bank or credit union? We bet it immediately popped into your head. And we hope you didn’t say it out loud. For debit cards, ATMs, phone banking, and sometimes person-to-person transfers, a PIN authorizes movement of real funds—in real time. Changing your FIGFCU PIN regularly is one of the simplest, yet most impactful, security habits you can adopt. Read more.

Auto Financing

September 26, 2025

How Refinancing Can Save Your Car From Repossession

If you’re struggling to keep up with your vehicle payments, you’re not alone. More than 5 percent of Americans are delinquent on their auto loan payments.* Read more.

2 x 2 System

September 19, 2025

2×2 System September: Calculating Your Net Worth And Reviewing Your Insurance Needs

The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest yet consistent effort can help you maintain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.

Fraud Tips

September 12, 2025

7 Actions To Take If You Suspect Identity Theft Or Fraud

Discovering that someone’s used your debit or credit card or tapped into your bank account without permission is stressful—sometimes even scary. But acting quickly can make a big difference in limiting the damage and protecting yourself going forward. Read more.

Keeping Your Money Safe

September 4, 2025

Will The Fed Cut Rates In September? What It Means For Mortgages

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming September 16–17 policy meeting is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in years. Read more.

2 x 2 System

August 28, 2025

2×2 August: Planning For Holiday Expenses And Making A Charitable Giving Plan

The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. Read more.

Home Buying

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August 21, 2025

7 Common Questions On Your Pathway To Homeownership

Last month, we hosted a webinar, “Pathway to Homeownership,” which provided information designed to help you purchase your first home. Learn more.

Home Buying

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August 14, 2025

5 Advantages Of A Combo Loan For Home Buyers

The national average sales price of a home in the U.S. is $503,800 as of this writing, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.* In this example, you’d need to put down $100,760 (20%) to avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). Read more.

Family Matters

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August 7, 2025

Have You Made A Will Or Trust?

Before you do anything fun this summer, from heading to the beach or lake to a family road trip to an extended vacation in an exotic locale, we bet you do a bit of planning. Read more.

2 x 2 System

July 31, 2025

2×2 System July: Tracking Your Progress And Improving Your Cash Flow

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Author Elyse Hahn